Assistant Manager - Supply Chain Management/Logistics

AAPT DISTRIBUTION PVT LTD; Chennai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

AAPT Distribution Pvt Ltd in Chennai seeks an experienced Export & Import Logistics & Documentation professional with strong exposure to natural stone, including granite, marble, and engineered stone. You will manage end-to-end export logistics, documentation, shipment coordination, and compliance for heavy cargo.

The role requires practical knowledge of container optimization, sea-worthy packing, customs procedures, freight negotiation, and coordination with factories, transporters, ports, and

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in natural stone exports.
• Hands-on experience in heavy cargo export logistics and international documentation.
• Graduate in logistics, supply chain, commerce or related field.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end export logistics and documentation for Granite, Marble, ceramic tiles and Engineered Stone.
• Manage end-to-end import logistics and documentation for Timber.
• Handle Commercial Invoices, Packing Lists, Bills of Lading, Certificates of Origin, Shipping Bills, and other export & import documents.
• Coordinate with shipping lines, freight forwarders, CHA/customs agents, transporters, and port authorities.
• Plan and optimize 20ft container loading considering stone weight, payload limits, dimensions, and destination-country regulations.
• Coordinate VGM, factory stuffing, container movement, and port clearance.
• Coordinate and negotiate ocean freight rates and shipping schedules for heavy-weight containers.
• Ensure sea-worthy packing, wooden crates, fumigation, lashing/choking, and cargo protection.
• Coordinate movement of finished stone from quarries/factories to Chennai Port and ensure shipment readiness.
• Manage OOG cargo, open-top containers, breakbulk, or special handling requirements, wherever applicable.
• Coordinate factory inspections, loading supervision, container sealing, and shipment readiness.
• Monitor ETD, ETA, container movement, customs clearance, and delivery status.
• Resolve issues related to weight restrictions, port delays, documentation, container availability, demurrage, detention, and shipment schedules.
• Maintain export records and prepare shipment tracking reports and logistics MIS.
• Coordinate with Sales, Production, Finance, Warehouse, and other internal teams for timely execution of export orders.

Skills

Stone exports

Export logistics

Freight negotiation

Vendor coordination

Cargo weight optimization

Port operations

Documentation accuracy

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics

Graduate in Commerce

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Our Building Materials Division specializes in Granite, Marble, Ceramic Tiles, and Engineered Stone, serving customers across Europe, South America, Asia, Africa, and other international markets. We have established dedicated infrastructure and processing facilities to meet the quality and delivery requirements of our global customers.

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are seeking an experienced Export & Import Logistics & Documentation professional with strong exposure to the Natural Stone. The role will manage end-to-end export logistics, documentation, shipment coordination, and compliance for heavy and specialized cargo. The ideal candidate should have practical knowledge of stone export operations, container optimization, sea-worthy packing, VGM, customs procedures, freight negotiation, and coordination with factories, transporters, shipping lines, freight forwarders, and ports.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage end-to-end export logistics and documentation for Granite, Marble, ceramic tiles and Engineered Stone.
• Manage end-to-end import logistics and documentation for Timber.
• Handle Commercial Invoices, Packing Lists, Bills of Lading, Certificates of Origin, Shipping Bills, and other export & import documents.
• Coordinate with shipping lines, freight forwarders, CHA/customs agents, transporters, and port authorities.
• Plan and optimize 20ft container loading considering stone weight, payload limits, dimensions, and destination-country regulations.
• Coordinate VGM, factory stuffing, container movement, and port clearance.
• Coordinate and negotiate ocean freight rates and shipping schedules for heavy-weight containers.
• Ensure sea-worthy packing, wooden crates, fumigation, lashing/choking, and cargo protection.
• Coordinate movement of finished stone from quarries/factories to Chennai Port and ensure shipment readiness.
• Manage OOG cargo, open-top containers, breakbulk, or special handling requirements, wherever applicable.
• Coordinate factory inspections, loading supervision, container sealing, and shipment readiness.
• Monitor ETD, ETA, container movement, customs clearance, and delivery status.
• Resolve issues related to weight restrictions, port delays, documentation, container availability, demurrage, detention, and shipment schedules.
• Maintain export records and prepare shipment tracking reports and logistics MIS.
• Coordinate with Sales, Production, Finance, Warehouse, and other internal teams for timely execution of export orders.

KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Strong practical knowledge of Natural Stone / Granite / Marble / Engineered Stone exports.
• Good understanding of export & import documentation, customs procedures, and international shipping.
• Knowledge of heavy cargo and container weight optimization.
• Experience with stone packing, wooden crates, fumigation, and cargo protection.
• Knowledge of OOG, breakbulk, and open-top container shipments will be an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of Chennai Port operations and inland transportation.
• Excellent vendor coordination, negotiation, follow-up, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple shipments simultaneously.
• Good working knowledge of MS Excel.

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE

• Graduate in Logistics, Supply Chain, Commerce, or a related discipline.
• 7 TO 10 years of relevant experience, preferably in Natural Stone / Granite / Marble / Engineered Stone exports.
• Hands-on experience in heavy cargo export logistics and international documentation will be preferred.